"I see, no wonder the Array power has increased significantly."

The Old City Lord pondered, suddenly enlightened: "I didn't expect you, my son-in-law, to have such accomplishments with Arrays."

He knew Shen Wang and his daughter had recently readjusted the Array, but he didn't expect such a significant enhancement.

"However, even so, everyone should still be cautious; the Yaksha Race is not easy to deal with."

"Father-in-law, rest assured, the Array has improved significantly now, even if a Demon Saint attacks, it won't be a problem."

Shen Wang said confidently.

"Even if that's the case, if we really get attacked, we can't just hide forever. How long could that last?"

The Old City Lord shook his head.

"If we really get attacked, the other Human Race forces wouldn't just stand by, would they?"

Shen Wang retorted.

"Not necessarily, my Shi Family still has some blood ties with the Stone Race in Tai Continent, and this is considered a border area of Tai Continent. If a Demon Saint really makes a move, someone will intervene."

The Old City Lord denied.

"Isn't that it then? As members of the Human Race, we should be tough; otherwise, if you retreat an inch, they'll advance ten feet."

Shen Wang said, having studied the nearby forces. Black Stone City is at the border of Tai Continent, Youzhou, and Kui Continent, and is close to the Yaksha Race's Prison Continent. Among them, Youzhou and Tai Continent are Human Race territories, while the other two are not. The relationships are intricate and interconnected; if the Yaksha Race wants to make a move, they'll have to pay the corresponding price.

"Sigh, I know, but the Yaksha Race is still a Demigod Race, much more powerful than my Shi Family."

The Old City Lord sighed.

"Father, so what if they're a Demigod Race, it's not like the Yaksha God is coming after us."

Shi Qingqing comforted.

"That's true. Now that you are in charge of Black Stone City, I won't interfere much."

The Old City Lord sighed.

Shi Qingqing nodded and instructed her subordinates: "Everyone, pay attention to any external developments lately. Pull back some of our external industries to avoid significant losses."

She made some arrangements skillfully, just in case.

After the others left, Shen Wang said, "Father-in-law, you should have reached the Perfection Realm of Demon Venerable, right?"

"Recently, I've used the Elixirs you refined, and just stepped into Perfection, but breaking through is hopeless. The Perfection Realm of a Demon Saint, such an extraordinary to sacred realm, without sufficient foundation and insight, is very difficult to achieve."

The Old City Lord nodded and then shook his head.

"If there was an Elixir to assist with the breakthrough, how confident would you be, Father-in-law?"

Shen Wang said, sensing the external pressure, urging his father-in-law to take the Elixir and breakthrough.

The Old City Lord's eyes gleamed: "With an Elixir to assist, I would have more than half a chance to break through, but such Elixirs are exceptionally precious. Do you have any, son-in-law?"

"No, but I can refine them, just short of the materials and the Pill Formula."

Shen Wang shook his head. An Elixir to assist in breaking through to a Demon Saint would be at least Sixth Grade, mostly Seventh Grade. For a Demon Venerable, any one of the materials is extremely rare; the important materials are even comparable to the Extremely Yin Black Lotus, which are not easily obtained by an outsider like him.

"That's true, when I invited you to refine the Venerable-breaking Pill, I had already used up years of savings. For higher-grade Elixirs, even I would find it difficult to gather enough."

The Old City Lord sighed.

"Elixirs that can help Father-in-law breakthrough are the Cyan Void Pill, Nirvana Pill, and Saint Pill. If you can find any one of the Pill Formulas and three batches of materials, I have confidence in refining it for you."

Shen Wang said.

The Old City Lord pondered upon hearing this: "The Pill Formula isn't too troublesome; I have channels to acquire it. It's just that the materials are difficult; the main ingredients all have to be Holy Grade. For instance, the main ingredient for the Cyan Void Pill is Void Liquid, for the Nirvana Pill it's Demon Saint-level Phoenix Blood, and the Saint Pill needs the origin blood of a Demon Saint, preferably from the same race. Each is hard to obtain."

"Father-in-law, which one do you think is the easiest?" Shen Wang asked, suggesting his father-in-law should have some connections, otherwise, he would have outright denied it.

"The Nirvana Pill is somewhat easier. Occasionally, there's Phoenix Blood in high-end black markets, but the price is too high, and the other materials are not simple either."

"Father-in-law, you may start preparing. Once the materials are gathered, we can give it a try."

"Alright!"

The Old City Lord grew eager; it's been years since their line had birthed a Demon Saint. If he could break through, Black Stone City could restore its former glory.

Outside the city, a loud crash.

The ground was cracked by a giant black claw, shaking the earth and mountains momentarily.

The Holy Son of the Yaksha Race angrily vented on the ground, gritting his teeth: "This Holy Son has never been so stifled. It can't end like this!"

"Holy Son, we do indeed have something to ask of him."

The Old Yaksha said helplessly: "Holy Son, bear with it for now. Wait until he gets things done, then it'll still not be late to settle accounts."

"Go back and get the stuff, have him refine what we need as soon as possible. Whether it succeeds or not, we'll make him pay back double afterwards."

The Holy Son said coldly: "Isn't that old woman Lizi at odds with him? Have her prepare to make a move. By then, I want Black Stone City to be in turmoil."

"Holy Son, by that time, I'll bring his head to you."

The young Yaksha said.

The beautiful female Yaksha frowned: "With the City Defense Array in place, as long as he doesn't come out, we won't be able to do anything to him."

"Black Stone City has plenty of industries outside, I can't believe they could bear the loss."

The Holy Son sneered, waving his hand to lead the departure.

Only two days passed, the beautiful mother Yaksha brought the items back. When she saw Shen Wang again, her demeanor was very courteous, indicating that Shen Wang could refine alchemy in Black Stone City.

Shen Wang wasn't swayed by the politeness on the surface. Glancing at the Pill Formula with a blank expression, he said to the Yaksha woman named Vishara: "The Elixir you want to refine is already a top Sixth-Grade Elixir, get the compensation ready first."

Vishara smiled charmingly: "Of course, I wonder what King Pill Venerable needs. We'll do our best to accommodate."

"Phoenix Holy Blood."

Shen Wang said unceremoniously.

Vishara smiled: "That ingredient itself can be used as the main ingredient for refining a Seventh-Grade High-Rank Holy Pill, its value is no less than the Elixir we're refining this time. Do you take us for fools?"

"Then do you have it?"

Shen Wang asked: "If so, sell me some."

Vishara was surprised: "Phoenix Blood is the main ingredient for the Nirvana Pill, could it be that you..."

"That's none of your concern, the key is whether you have it."

Shen Wang interrupted.

Vishara pursed her lips with a smile: "Even in the Yaksha Race, this item is in short supply, how could we sell it?"

Shen Wang understood what she meant. The Elixir this time wasn't enough to make them sell Phoenix Holy Blood, so he only said: "Then let's change the request. I need two kinds of herbs: Profound Ice Jade Liquid and Longevity Flower, these are Sixth-Grade herbs, and the amount should be about right for this compensation."

"Alright, I'll communicate with the tribe."

Vishara nodded, left the City Lord's Mansion, went to an inn to contact her tribe, received permission, and returned to the City Lord's Mansion with some surprising news.

"King Pill Venerable, the tribe has agreed. The payment will be brought over within two days. Please proceed with the Elixir refining immediately."

Vishara said politely.

"Alright, I'll start right away. You can assist me, with you, a Demon Venerable, helping, the speed will be much faster."

Shen Wang nodded, taking Vishara to the Alchemy Room in the City Lord's Mansion. He brewed a pot of tea, inviting Vishara to sit across from him, and said: "Are you married?"

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